Hurricane Maria may be leaving a trail of destruction across Puerto Rico, its not destroying Puerto Rican stocks. Then again, Puerto Rico stocks have not been doing all that much sincelong before the hurricane as the Commonwealth remains mired in a government debt crisis and bond defaults (albeit

Top 10 Medical Stocks To Watch Right Now

Theratechnologies (OTCPK:THERF) is a small specialty pharmaceutical company (market cap: $153.74 million) focused on unmet medical needs among people infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It has one approved product, EGRIFTA, a synthetic form of growth-hormone-releasing hormone available in Canada and in the U.S. to reduce excess abdominal fat due to HIV-related lipodystrophy. Despite a 9.7% price increase and a 30% increase in prescriptions received at the company’s call center from Q4 2015 to Q1 2016, sales of EGRIFTA have plateaued (see Figure 1) and may come in below $35 million for the year. On the other hand, shares have risen and have settled around 250% since Theratechnologies and TaiMed Biologics announced a collaboration agreement for ibalizumab on March 18. This is in line with the management remarks on how ibalizumab “once approved could rapidly generate revenues comparable to those of EGRIFTA,” and anticipated approval in 2017. However, the market may still be undervaluing this new asset.

PRA Group (NASDAQ:PRAA) was upgraded by equities researchers at BidaskClub from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report released on Monday.

[By Dan Caplinger]

Like many businesses, debt collection is a cyclical industry, and as a major player in that industry, PRA Group (NASDAQ:PRAA) is subject to the ups and downs of the economy. During good times, there aren’t as many nonperforming loans for PRA Group to collect on. Only when times get tough do default rates move higher, spurring many creditors to turn their collections over to PRA.

[By Logan Wallace]

Carillon Tower Advisers Inc. raised its stake in PRA Group (NASDAQ:PRAA) by 706.8% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 84,032 shares of the business services provider’s stock after buying an additional 73,617 shares during the quarter. Carillon Tower Advisers Inc. owned about 0.19% of PRA Group worth $3,193,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

ING Groep NV lessened its stake in Suncor Energy (NYSE:SU) (TSE:SU) by 7.4% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 25,470 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock after selling 2,035 shares during the period. ING Groep NV’s holdings in Suncor Energy were worth $880,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

[By Tyler Crowe, Reuben Gregg Brewer, and Travis Hoium]

Clearly, investors should be at least looking at stocks in this industry, so we asked three of our investing contributors to each highlight a great company in the industry to help you get started. Here’s why they picked Baker Hughes, a GE Company (NYSE:BHGE), Suncor Energy (NYSE:SU), and Total (NYSE:TOT).

[By Ethan Ryder]

Shares of Schneider Electric SE (EPA:SU) have been assigned a consensus rating of “Buy” from the fifteen brokerages that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and eight have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year price objective among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is €81.00 ($94.19).

Advantage Oil & Gas (NYSE:AAV) (TSE:AAV) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The oil and gas company reported $0.04 EPS for the quarter, missing the Zacks’ consensus estimate of $0.07 by ($0.03), MarketWatch Earnings reports. The business had revenue of $58.07 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $62.09 million. Advantage Oil & Gas had a net margin of 39.22% and a return on equity of 2.98%.

New York State Teachers Retirement System decreased its position in shares of Paccar (NASDAQ:PCAR) by 0.3% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 535,919 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,577 shares during the period. New York State Teachers Retirement System owned about 0.15% of Paccar worth $35,462,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

[By Max Byerly]

State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D bought a new position in shares of Paccar (NASDAQ:PCAR) in the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund bought 160,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,587,000.

[By Ethan Ryder]

KBC Group NV increased its position in shares of Paccar (NASDAQ:PCAR) by 9.2% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 92,983 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,832 shares during the quarter. KBC Group NV’s holdings in Paccar were worth $6,153,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Empire State Realty Trust (NYSE: ESRT) and SBA Communications (NASDAQ:SBAC) are both finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, dividends and institutional ownership.

[By Max Byerly]

Franklin Resources Inc. cut its stake in shares of SBA Communications Co. (NASDAQ:SBAC) by 0.1% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 1,884,137 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 2,807 shares during the quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. owned about 1.62% of SBA Communications worth $322,043,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

[By Dan Caplinger]

Tuesday was another good day on Wall Street, thanks largely to diminished concerns about trade disputes between the U.S. and China. Chinese leaders made conciliatory comments that suggested that there could be a measured resolution to tensions between the two countries, and market participants took that as an all-clear sign to bid shares higher. Yet some stocks suffered from negative news. Tupperware Brands (NYSE:TUP), SBA Communications (NASDAQ:SBAC), and American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) were among the worst performers on the day. Here’s why they did so poorly.

[By Stephan Byrd]

IBM Retirement Fund reduced its stake in shares of SBA Communications Co. (NASDAQ:SBAC) by 12.6% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 2,565 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 371 shares during the quarter. IBM Retirement Fund’s holdings in SBA Communications were worth $438,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

[By Max Byerly]

SBA Communications (NASDAQ:SBAC) had its price target dropped by Morgan Stanley from $182.00 to $180.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the technology company’s stock. Morgan Stanley’s target price suggests a potential upside of 13.58% from the stock’s current price.

Top 10 Medical Stocks To Watch Right Now: Information Services Group Inc.(III)

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[By Joseph Griffin]

3i Group (LON:III) had its price target upped by Societe Generale from GBX 1,020 ($13.58) to GBX 1,130 ($15.04) in a research note released on Thursday. The brokerage currently has a buy rating on the stock.

[By Logan Wallace]

CGI Group (NYSE: GIB) and Information Services Group (NASDAQ:III) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

[By Joseph Griffin]

RMR Group (NASDAQ: RMR) and Information Services Group (NASDAQ:III) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership and earnings.

Seadrill’s rally demonstrates how profitable penny stocks can be for savvy investors. With Seadrill’s gains already on the books, we’ll look at a stock that’s on track to generate tremendous returns – a small cap that just completed a groundbreaking acquisition with huge profit potential…

These gains are incredibly exciting. However, not all penny stocks are equally strong investments.

[By Money Morning Staff Reports]

But Blink and our other penny stocks to watch are unlikely to continue to lock in such spectacular gains in June. After looking at our 10 top penny stocks to watch this month, we’ll show you a small-cap stock with great profit potential in its future…

While last month’s gains are tremendous, they also illustrate the inherent dangers that come with investing in penny stocks.

[By Money Morning News Team]

However, VivoPower and our other penny stocks to watch this week already saw big gains. After looking at our 10 top penny stocks to watch, we’ll show you a small-cap stock with serious profit potential in its future…

Prudential Financial Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of New Jersey Resources Co. (NYSE:NJR) by 116.9% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 172,203 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 92,819 shares during the period. Prudential Financial Inc.’s holdings in New Jersey Resources were worth $6,905,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

[By Joseph Griffin]

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[By Lisa Levin] Companies Reporting Before The Bell
Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ: CELG) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.96 per share on revenue of $3.46 billion.
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.8 per share on revenue of $2.93 billion.
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AXL) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.81 per share on revenue of $1.75 billion.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.88 per share on revenue of $9.27 billion.
LifePoint Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPNT) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.13 per share on revenue of $1.62 billion.
V.F. Corporation (NYSE: VFC) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.65 per share on revenue of $2.90 billion.
Newell Brands Inc. (NYSE: NWL) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $3.05 billion.
Titan International, Inc. (NYSE: TWI) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $407.27 million.
Boise Cascade Company (NYSE: BCC) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.45 per share on revenue of $1.09 billion.
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE: LNG) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.39 per share on revenue of $1.59 billion.
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBOE) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.24 per share on revenue of $308.05 million.
ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.73 per share on revenue of $683.96 million.
Fred's, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRED) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.19 per share on revenue of $551.00 million.
Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: VIRT) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $288.31 million.
Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: CQP) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.57 per share on revenue of $1.38 billion.
Genesis Energy, L.P

Media headlines about FEI (NASDAQ:FEIC) have trended somewhat positive on Monday, according to Accern. Accern ranks the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than 20 million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. FEI earned a news impact score of 0.17 on Accern’s scale. Accern also gave media stories about the scientific and technical instruments company an impact score of 43.5801711111494 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company’s share price in the next few days.

Trevena traded up $0.03, hitting $1.81, during mid-day trading on Wednesday, MarketBeat reports. 31,747 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 757,271. The firm has a market cap of $121.66 million, a P/E ratio of -1.50 and a beta of -0.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a current ratio of 4.11 and a quick ratio of 4.11. Trevena has a twelve month low of $1.34 and a twelve month high of $3.10.

Hurricane Maria may be leaving a trail of destruction across Puerto Rico, its not destroying Puerto Rican stocks. Then again, Puerto Rico stocks have not been doing all that much sincelong before the hurricane as the Commonwealth remains mired in a government debt crisis and bond defaults (albeit

Small cap textbook stock Chegg Inc (NYSE: CHGG) reported Q2 2017 earnings after the market closed Tuesday with thestock having been shorted for some time and still having elevated short interest of 32.22% according to Highshortinterest.com. Total net revenuesrose 6% to$56.3 million as Chegg Servi